Features:
- The market for functional and barrier coatings on paper and board packaging is showing sustained solid growth, increasing by over 5% annually since 2020
- The market reached 3.3 million tonnes of coating materials in 2022, worth more than $9 billion
- The industry will continue to grow, and is forecast to reach $11 billion in 2028 (at constant 2022 prices).
Plastics substitution is a key focal point for the coatings industry, with developments such as coated lightweight paperboard and moulded fibre formats replacing PET in ready-to-eat meals and food service markets. Flexible packaging producers have teamed up with brands to produce recyclable paper pouches to replace LDPE bags for frozen seafood. Brand new technology is emerging with advances such as cellulose chromatogeny, a chemical reaction as opposed to a coating, to make paperboard substrates superhydrophobic while retaining repulpability and compostability.
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- Paper mills are playing their part in industry developments, such as bringing high-tech coating machines on stream, not only to enhance coating facilities but also to encourage and enable innovation with customers
- Seaweed is a new material drawing considerable attention, with researchers working on the development of seaweed-based biopolymer coating materials for the foodservice industry. In a similar vein, there are developments in grease- and water-resistant packaging constructs using seaweed extracts as a barrier material.
What will you discover?
A key influence on this industry is the concerted drive to eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes called 'forever chemicals', from the coatings market. PFAS chemicals have been banned in food packaging materials in the US state of New York, while Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have proposed restrictions on PFAS via the European Chemicals Agency.
The Smithers methodology
This report is based on extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research consisted of targeted interviews with material suppliers, converters and experts drawn from key markets. This was supported by secondary research in the form of extensive literature analysis of published data, official government statistics, domestic and international trade organisation data, company websites, industry reports, trade press articles, presentations, and attendance at trade events.
Who should buy the report?
- Paper and board coatings suppliers
- Paper and board material manufacturers
- Packaging converters
- Brand owners and packaging buyers
- Packaging and coating machinery manufacturers
- Industry consultants, investors, and analysts
About the author
Stephen Harrod spent 11 years building a market research company in South Africa, focused on the paper and packaging industry there, following which he spent six years in the paper industry with Mondi and JAC Labels before relocating to the UK. He has been authoring reports for Smithers since 2006, with a focus on global paper and packaging markets.
Table of Contents
Executive summary
Introduction & methodology
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Scope
- Methodology
- Stage 1 - Desk research
- Stage 2 - Telephone and email research
- Stage 3 - Delphi technique
- Definitions
- Materials
- Regions/Countries
- Americas
- EMEA
- Asia-Pacific
- End-use sectors
Market drivers for functional and barrier coatings 2023-28
- Introduction
- Growth in demand for different food packaging types
- Growing demand for moulded fibre packaging
- Phasing out 'non-recyclable' paperboard cups
- Substitution of coated paperboard to replace plastics
- Wider use of recycled paperboard in food packaging/ food service
- Regulations
- Raw material pricing
Cutting-edge technology developments in functional and barrier coatings
- Development trends in coating materials
- Mono-material barrier films
- Increased demand for waterbased coatings over solvent
- Paper mill developments
- Future technology evolution
Functional and barrier coatings market by coating type 2018-28
- Introduction
- Global market overview
- Overview of coating types
- Geographic overview
- Application overview
- Thermoplastic polymers
- Description
- Major formats and end uses
- Current and future market and technical prospects
- High-barrier polymers
- Description
- Major formats and end uses
- Current and future market and technical prospects
- Aluminium
- Description
- Major formats and end uses
- Current and future market and technical prospects
- Wax
- Description
- Major formats and end uses
- Current and future market and technical prospects
- Silicone
- Description
- Major formats and end uses
- Current and future market and technical prospects
- Fluorochemicals
- Description
- Major formats and end uses
- Current and future market and technical prospects
- Application processes
- Water-based
- Description
- Current and future market and technical prospects
- Solvent-based
- Description
- Current and future market and technical prospects
- Solid
- Description
- Current and future market and technical prospects
End-use markets for functional and barrier coated paper and board packaging 2018-28
- End-use overview
- Fresh food
- Chilled food
- Frozen food
- Fruit and perishables
- Foodservice
- Non-liquid dairy
- Bakery
- Other food
- Pet food
- Beverages and liquids
- Liquid dairy products
- Juices/dilutables
- Liquid foods
- Coating consumption
- Healthcare
- Personal care
- Other products
Geographic markets for functional and barrier coatings in paperboard 2018-28
- Introduction
- Global rankings
- Volume
- Value
- Compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
- Value per capita
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- South & Central America
- Brazil
- Other South America
- Western Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Scandinavia
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Other Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Poland
- Russia
- Other Eastern Europe
- Middle East
- Africa
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Other Asia
- Australasia
Tables
- Transition summary
- Historic and forecast global volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings for paper and board packaging by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million)
- Typical coating weights for functional and barrier coatings for paperboard by coating type (gsm active solids)
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by geographic region, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million)
- Volume demand for functional and barrier coatings for paper and board packaging by application, 2022
- Market penetration of coatings for paper and board packaging by application, 2022 For each coating type:
- Major formats for functional and barrier coatings by pack type (2022)
- Major end uses for functional and barrier coatings, 2022
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by geographic region, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million)
- Historic and forecast volume demand for functional and barrier coatings by application process, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes) List of coating types:
- Thermoplastic polymers
- High-barrier polymers
- Aluminium
- Wax
- Silicone
- Fluorochemicals
- Water-based For each coating type:
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by material type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million)
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by geographic region, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million)
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by major country, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million)
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by major end-use sector, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) List of coating types:
- Water-based
- Solvent-based
- Solid
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings for paper and board packaging by end-use market, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) For each end-use sector:
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by geographic region, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million)
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings for by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) List of end-use sectors:
- Fresh food
- Chilled food
- Frozen food
- Fruit and perishables
- Foodservice
- Non-liquid dairy
- Bakery
- Other food
- Pet food
- Beverages and liquids
- Healthcare
- Personal care
- Other products
- Global ranking of countries by volume of coating materials consumed, 2022 and 2028
- Global ranking of countries by value of coating materials consumption, 2022 and 2028
- Global ranking of countries by Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of coating material volume consumption, CAGR% 2023-28
- Global ranking of countries by value per capita of coating materials consumption, 2022 Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings in North America by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) For each country:
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) List of countries:
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings in South & Central America by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) For each country:
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) List of countries:
- Brazil
- Other South America
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings in Western Europe by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) For each country:
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) List of countries:
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Scandinavia
- Spain
- UK
- Other Western Europe
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings in Eastern Europe by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) For each country:
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) List of countries:
- Poland
- Russia
- Other Eastern Europe
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings in Middle East by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) For each country:
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) List of countries:
- Turkey
- Other Middle East
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings in Africa by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million)
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings in Asia-Pacific by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) For each country:
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million) List of countries:
- China
- India
- Japan
- Other Asia
- Historic and forecast volume and value demand for functional and barrier coatings in Australasia by coating type, 2018-28 ('000 tonnes/$ million)
Figures
- Geographic demand for functional and barrier coatings in 2022
- Regional distribution of coating volumes, 2022 and 2028
- Growth rates by geographic location, CAGR%, 2023-28
- Types of functional and barrier coatings on paper and board packaging in 2022
- Growth rates by coating type, CAGR%, 2023-28
- Anticipated growth in demand for food packaging types, CAGR%, 2023-2028
- End-use applications for functional and barrier coatings in 2022
- Growth rates by end-use application, CAGR%, 2023-28
- Incremental volume growth by end use, '000 tonnes, 2023-28
- Anticipated growth in demand for food packaging types, 2023-28 (CAGR%)
- Oil price trends
- LDPE film price trends (€/kg)
- Aluminium price trends (US$/tonne)
- Regional distribution of coating volumes, 2022 and 2028
- Distribution of coating volumes across pack types, 2022
- North America, volume market share of coating types, 2022 and 2028
- South & Central America, volume market share of coating types, 2022 and 2028
- Western Europe, volume market share of coating types, 2022 and 2028
- Eastern Europe, volume market share of coating types, 2022 and 2028
- Middle East, volume market share of coating types, 2022 and 2028
- Africa, volume market share of coating types, 2022 and 2028
- Asia-Pacific, volume market share of coating types, 2022 and 2028